Nikolas Ajagu is a Nigerian tech guru who worked in big companies like Facebook. His personal work in tech is often overshadowed by his wife’s work and family. His marriage to Meena Harris the niece of Kamala Harris brought media attention to him. Nikolas wife is the founder of Phenomenal woman and the writer of children’s books.
While many may not know that he is a startup guy himself, Ajagu founded many companies and is currently a stay-at-home dad.
There are many interesting facts to know about him and his marriage to Meena Harris.
Biography Of Nicholas Ajagu
Nikolas Ajagu was born in 1984 in the US. Not much is known about his family except the fact that he is close to his mother. He has a work experience with many tech companies.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University. Nikolas wife on the other hand is vocal. She was born on October 20, 1984 in Oakland, California.
She grew up in a family of lawyers, her mother Maya Harris is the younger sister to Kamala Harris, Vice President of the US.
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Nicholas Ajagu Is Married To Meena Haris
Nikolas met Meena in 2007 at Facebook when she worked there. Their relationship went beyond the tech corridors to a home. They took a ride in a private jet for their first date.
The date they got married is not clear but Meena posted their engagement on her Instagram in 2016.
Meena worked at facebook in the legal unit. She left to be part of her aunt’s campaign team as an unpaid staff.
She shares adorable pictures of her husband and their two daughter on her social media handles.
7 Fascinating Facts About Him
1. He Works In Tech
Nikolas professional profile lists him as the Head-Global Partnerships at Facebook Inc. His tech history links him to founding companies like Barrel & Ink and Code &Canvas.
2. Nikolas Ajagu Quit His Job To Be A Stay At Home Dad
There is a rising number of men who choose to be stay-at-home-dad’s for their families progress. Nikolas Ajagu made the decision to live his high profile job at Facebook to become one of such.
Many may read this wrongly, his decision is connected to his children’s well being while his wife concentrates on her work.
His LinkedIn Profile stillreads his former positions at the organization. It is unclear whether he resumed or not
3. Nikolas Ajagu Children
Alongsiide his wife, they have two adorable daughters, Amara and Leela. Nikolas is doing a hands-on job in training his children. Their first daughter Amara was born in 2016 while the second was born in 2016.
With a feminist wife like his wife, they are doing their best in training the girls. An online video shows the US VP, Kamala harris telling one of his girls, her great niece that she can also be president.
4. His Wife Is A Feminist Author And Founder Of Phenomenal Woman Campaign
Nikolas wife keeps turning heads by her strong feminist stance on issues that are in her heart. She is serious about bringing the awareness through her work as a children author and feminist.
She recounts that as child, they never had separate tables for children, they all sat with the adults.
Her first book, Kamala And Maya’s Big Idea is based on her mother and aunt’s story. Her next children’s book, Ambitious Girl is an inspiration for every girl to aim for more.
Meena founded Phenomenal in 2017 with social conscious themes in its brands. It is a full blown out clothing brand, production company and a movement.
5. Nikolas Ajagu Turned Heads With $2,000 Air Jordan
Moments from the inauguration of V.P. Kamala Harris showed a fashion conscious Nikolas spotting a $2000 Dior Air Jordan1 sneaker.
Many Sneakerheads became admirers of Kamala Harris in-law after seeing his footwear. It sure made him a news item. The shoes which had only 8500 copies immediately sold out.
Presently, they are sold at higher prices. The prices go as high as $2200 in the midst of its scarcity.
6. His Wife’s Aunt Became The First Vice President Of African-America And South Asian Descent
Celebrating the victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris meant different things to different people. Many women identified with the coming in of a woman that merited the position.
kamala Harris is the aunt of Nikolas’ wife. She is the elder sister to Meena’s mother. The Harris’ are a circle of strong women raised by a strong woman, Shyamala Gopalan.
Gopalan fled arranged marriage in India by coming to Berkeley. She was a fierce academic and a role model for her daughters and granddaughter.
7. Why Nikolas Ajagu Wife Cant Produce Items Using Kamala Harris Name And Likeness
The line between family members riding on the backs of the prominent members is a concern to the whitehouse.
The Carter’s, Clinton’s, Bush’s, and Trump’s at different points came under criticism from such profits. Concerns have led to arrangements to stop Meena from producing social conscious materials using her aunts name or likeness.
Tags she uses like ‘Vice President Aunty’ on sweatshirts, swim suits are not to be produced as well as books under these new arrangement.
Her name was removed as one of the designers of the Kamala themed shirts the democrats were swelling to avoid issues.
How Much Is Nikolas Ajagu Net Worth?
Nikolas invested years into a tech career before becoming a stey-at-home dad. He started many companies before moving to Facebook team.
His net worth is placed at around $2 to $5 million.
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